Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Holicong (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Holicong, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. A high school diploma and potential dispatch training are typically required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Holicong, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. A high school diploma and potential dispatch training are typically required.